Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet caramel and rich chocolate with these delectable Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies. With a chewy center, crispy edges, and a hint of sea salt, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel bits or soft caramel candies (cut into small pieces)
- Flaked sea salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips and caramel bits.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use caramel bits for easy melting.
- Freeze soft caramel pieces before baking for less spreading.
- For gooey centers, slightly underbake and let cool on the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
